Riders in the Sky perform "Christmas the Cowboy Way" in Laxson. Tickets available!

WHO: Chico Performances presents
WHAT: Christmas the Cowboy Way by the Riders in the Sky
WHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2005
TIME: at 7:30pm
WHERE: in Laxson Auditorium at California State University, Chico

COST/TICKETS: Tickets are $15 for all students and children, $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, $25 for premium seating (all seating is reserved). Tickets are available at the University Box Office at the corner of 2nd and Normal Streets, or by calling 898-6333.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Laxson Auditorium will come alive with the echo of hoofbeats, coyote howls, cowboy yodels, fractured rope tricks, campy humor, and classic cowboy tunes as Riders in the Sky take the stage with their saddle, electric campfire, and 200-pound Saguaro cactus. America’s favorite Stetson-wearing, chaps-clad cowboys — Ranger Doug, Too Slim, Woody Paul, and Joey the Cowpolka King — are perhaps best known for their award winning albums, Woody’s Roundup Featuring Riders In The Sky, and Monster’s Inc. – Scream Factory Favorites.

Archived under Events on December 02, 2005

Twentieth Annual Student Research Competition, Feb. 23

The local Twentieth Annual Student Research Competition will be held on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2006.

This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your research, make professional contacts and add to your resume.

Undergraduate or graduate students currently enrolled at CSU, Chico are welcome to apply as well as alumni/alumnae who received their degrees in spring, summer or fall of 2005. Students must be nominated by a faculty mentor.

For detailed information about the application for the local competition please refer to our Web Site or visit the School of Graduate, International and Interdisciplinary Studies located in Tehama Hall, Room 209.

Archived under Opportunities on December 02, 2005

Blood Drive-Wednesday, Dec. 7

Staff Council will sponsor the next Blood Drive on Wed., Dec. 7, from 10:00am - 4:00pm. Stop by the BloodSource Bloodmobile near Siskiyou Hall. All participants will receive a free t-shirt. Please eat and drink plenty of fluids before arriving; you must be at least 17 years of age, in generally good health and weigh a minimum of 110 lbs. A Donor Card or Photo ID is required. Allow approximately one-hour for the donation process. We will have a limited number of appointments available, please contact the Staff Council office 898-6156 if you would like to schedule an appointment. Walk-in donors will be welcome.

Staff Council has joined forces with students of the Pre-Medical Association, who will greet donors and assist with the blood drive.

We hope to see you there.

Archived under Events on December 02, 2005

CSU, Chico Greeks and City of Chico Fire Department Donate to Coats 4 Kids

On Dec. 6, 2005 from 4:00 until 6:00pm, the CSU, Chico Greeks will be working with the Chico Fire Department to collect unused coats for the non-profit organization Coats 4 Kids. The members of Alpha Gamma Rho are providing their fraternity house, located at 224 Ivy St., as a drop-off station for people to donate coats.

KHSL, the local country music station, will be providing music for the event, and the Chico Fire Station will have a fire truck for people to view. The Chico Greeks will be barbequing in the front of the Alpha Gamma Rho house for people to stay and learn more about Coats 4 Kids.

All donations are considered tax-deductible. Coats 4 Kids is a non-profit organization that guarantees 100% of the proceeds will directly benefit families in need.

Coats 4 Kids is a non-profit organization that collects coats for those in need of warm clothing during the winter season. Every penny raised and every jacket donated goes toward improving the life of a child. Visit their Web Site for more information or contact Keith Michels: (831) 594-0689, e-mail: kmichels@mail.csuchsio.edu

Archived under Events on December 01, 2005

Glorious Sounds of the Season, Dec. 9-11

Ring in the holiday season with CSU, Chico’s annual Glorious Sounds of the Season, a fundraiser for music scholarships.

Presented Dec. 9th and 10th at 7:30pm, and Dec. 11 at 2:00pm. in Harlen Adams Theatre, Glorious Sounds of the Season is a great musical gift for the entire family. The concert features more than 25 music groups made up of students, faculty, and community members. Festivities include a sing-along of holiday season favorites.

For tickets call the University Box Office, 898-6333. More information: Web Site

Archived under Events on December 01, 2005

Paid Graphic Design Position

Graphic Designer wanted to design posters for School of the Arts music, theatre, art, and dance events. Will also be designing/producing ads and programs. Experience with Macintosh graphic design software. Twelve hours per week. Portfolio and resume required. For more information stop by PAC 110, or contact J. DiMaggio, School of the Arts Publicist, 898-5739 or jdimaggio@csuchico.edu.

Archived under Opportunities on December 01, 2005

Upcoming Chico Performances Events

DECEMBER

An Evening with Joan Baez, Wednesday, Dec. 7
Laxson Auditorium 7:30pm

Riders in the Sky: Christmas the Cowboy Way, Tuesday, Dec. 13
Laxson Auditorium 7:30pm

Tickets are available at the University Box Office, corner of 2nd and Normal Streets, 898-6333. More information is available at the Web Site

Archived under Events on December 01, 2005

Study Skills Workshops During Dead Week

The Student Learning Center will be offering two Study Skills Workshops during the week before finals:

12/7 (Wednesday)
Reducing Test Anxiety 1-2 pm
Dr. Pat Patterson
MLIB 226

12/8 (Thursday)
Test Taking Strategies 6-7 pm
Natalie Kiunke
MLIB 226

Workshops are free. Students can sign up in advance at the Student Learning Center (Meriam Library 458) or by calling 898-6839.

Archived under Information on December 01, 2005

Watershed Reading, Dec. 8

Watershed Reading
December 8, 7:30pm, BMU 210

Thursday, Dec. 8 is the night to hear poets and writers from the fall issue of Watershed literary magazine read their work. Come by BMU 210 to hear fresh literary voices and to pick up a copy of the magazine — only $5.

Magazines can also be purchased in the BMU lobby and in Taylor Hall from Dec. 5-8 and 12-14 between 10:00am and 3:00pm.

Archived under Events on December 01, 2005

Flu Shots Available at Student Health Center - LIMITED SUPPLY

Get your flu shot before you go home for the holidays. The Student Health Service has a limited supply of flu vaccine available for students at no cost. The hours are 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Archived under Information on November 30, 2005

University Film Series: Miyazaki's "Howl's Moving Castle", Dec. 6

UNIVERSITY FILM SERIES
898-4642 “Web Site”http://www.csuchico.edu/hfa/hc/filmseries.html
$3 DONATION APPRECIATED
Tuesday December 6 7:30pm Ayres 106

Hayao Miyazakiﾕs
Howl’s Moving Castle
hosted by Masami Toku, Art and Art History
Japan 2004 English version 119min DVD Japanese animé
Voices: Jean Simmons, Christian Bale, Lauren Bacall, Billy Crystal, Blythe Danner

Accompanied by a lecture from Mark Hairston, University of Texas, Dallas: “The Role of Girls in Miyazakiﾕs Films”

While originally imagined by veteran British fantasy writer Diane Wynne Jones, who studied with C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkienﾑthe real architect of “Howl’s Moving Castle” is Hayao Miyazaki, considered the greatest animator in the world. While Miyazaki uses digital tools, he does so sparingly. Otherwise, his films, including “Princess Mononoke” and the Oscar-winning “Spirited Away”, are richly detailed traditionally animated watercolors. They are a free fall of imagination and realization, in which the familiar looks alien and the alien looks surreal. Castle flies over the head of anyone whose expectations have been stunted by animated Hollywood fare. As with Miyazaki’s other films, Castle is steeped in Japanese culture and traditions, but it is an evocative and detailed reflection of a place that exists only in the mind of its creator.

Archived under Events on November 30, 2005

2006-2007 Capital Fellowship Programs

The Capital Fellowship Programs (Assembly, Executive, Judicial Administration and Senate Fellowship Programs) offers college graduates unique experiences in policy-making and development with California state government. Fellows work as full-time, paid policy assistants to senior executive branch staff, court official, members of the California Assembly and Senate, Legislative committees, and other top ranking government officials. Fellows help draft and analyze legislation, answer constituent inquiries, write speeches, conduct policy briefings, and work with court project development and implementation.

Fellows receive a monthly stipend of $1,972 plus full medical, vision and dental benefits. The only prerequisite for the program is a four-year college degree by fall of the program year. Fellows must also have an interest in public policy and government, have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, well-developed analytical and organizational abilities, and a superior academic background. No previous legislative, judicial or political experience is required. Fellows earn 12 graduate units from CSU, Sacramento.

Deadline: February 22, 2006

Applications may be obtained online at the Web Site. Brochures may be obtained at the Center for California Studies (916) 278-6906 or calstudies@csus.edu.

Archived under Opportunities on November 30, 2005

Paid Internship: Diversion Excursion (DE) Coordinator

Description: DE is the residence hall program where volunteers receive unwanted on-campus residents’ belongings during move-out on May 18-19. The DE Coordinator will plan, organize and implement the Diversion Excursion Program. This will include organizing interns/volunteers, research and strategic planning, programmatic implementation and coordination. Additional job functions include attendance of weekly meetings, record keeping, intern recruitment and collaboration, research of funding opportunities, assist with production of pr materials, and outreach to other organizations.

Education: Must be a currently enrolled CSU, Chico student, part-time or full-time.

Compensation: $75.00/mo. (February – May) and 2 units academic credit (Spring 2005).

Apply: Complete a job application and supplemental questions at the Associated Students Web Site, or call (530) 898-6411/TTD (530) 898-4636. Applications are due by Friday, December 16, 2005 by 5:00pm.

For general questions, contact Gillian at the AS. Recycling Program, 898-5033 or asrecycle@csuchico.edu.

Archived under Opportunities on November 30, 2005

Second Chance Contest Winners

Second Chance Contest WINNERS:

1st Place: MATH CLUB (2760)
2nd Place: A.G.E.S (1271)
3rd Place: KCSC (968)
4th Place: Sociological Association (737)

Thank you to all who participated. It made a BIG difference in the lives of many. All donations were given to: Migrant Farm Workers, Vectors, Esplanade House, Jesus Center & Goodwill.

Groups who participated: A.G.E.S., EARC, EAC, Epsilon Sigma Rho, Golden Key International Honors Society, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, KCSC, Lambda Theta Nu, Math Club, Omicron Theta Epsilon, Psi Chi, SEASA, Sociological Association of Chico State, & Zapatista Solidarity Group.

Archived under Information on November 30, 2005

Upcoming Chico Performances Events

DECEMBER

An Evening with Joan Baez, Wednesday, Dec. 7
Laxson Auditorium 7:30pm

Riders in the Sky: Christmas the Cowboy Way, Tuesday, Dec. 13
Laxson Auditorium 7:30pm

Tickets are available at the University Box Office, corner of 2nd and Normal Streets, 898-6333. More information is available at the Web Site

Archived under Events on November 30, 2005

An Evening with Joan Baez. Limited seats available!

Chico Performances has limited tickets available for the following performance:

WHO: Chico Performances presents
WHAT: An evening with Joan Baez
WHEN: December 7, 2005
TIME: at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: in Laxson Auditorium at California State University, Chico

COST/TICKETS: Tickets are $18 for all students and children, $25 for adults, $23 for seniors, $30 for premium seating (all seating is reserved). Tickets are available at the University Box Office at the corner of 2nd and Normal Streets, or by calling 898-6333.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

“Her life’s work is mirrored in her music.”- High Road Touring

The indomitable Joan Baez returns with fresh music from her just released album. Ever the social commentator, for five decades she has written and performed music that has reflected the struggles and confusion of the times, from the 60’s racial protests and anti-war sentiment to today’s international and environmental concert.

Archived under Events on November 30, 2005

2006 Poster Calendars Available

Available Now — The Academic Technologies’ 2006 Chico Poster Calendar

A perfect gift or addition to your office, this 2006 wall calendar features a beautiful photo of the CSU, Chico campus by Tony Dunn. Major holidays are listed along the bottom. To see a copy, “Web Site”http://www.csuchico.edu/atec/calendar

Calendars are available at the library copy center (Rapid Graphics) MLIB 204, or the Presentation Graphics Lab MLIB 010.

— 17” × 23”poster, $3.99 each, 6 or more $2.99 each
— Add $2 per poster for lamination
— Sales tax will be added to cash transactions, but not to CAFs.

We’ll deliver to your campus department office.

Archived under Information on November 30, 2005

Lecture on US-Japan Relations, Dec. 8

Dr. Sarah J. Blackstone, Dean of College of Humanities invites you to attend a lecture on US-Japan Relations by the Honorable Consul General of Japan, Mr. Makoto Yamanaka on December 8, 2005.

The day’s schedule is as follows:

LOCATION: BMU Auditorium
TIME: 1:10 PM
LECTURE TITLE: US-Japan Relations: Economic, Political, and Cultural.

Followed by a question and answer session.

Post-lecture hor d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served at 2:15PM

Consul General Yamanaka will be the highest-ranking Japanese diplomat ever visited Chico. Mayor of Chico, State representatives, local business leaders, media outlets, and our own President Zingg will be present at this event.

Archived under Events on November 30, 2005

R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) Women's Basic Physical Defense Workshop, Dec. 6

CSU, Chico Police Department will be conducting a R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) Women’s Basic Physical Defense Workshop

R.A.D. is a system of self-defense, designed specifically for women. It combines an extensive program of risk reduction and awareness techniques, with basic physical defense techniques, making it one of the most comprehensive workshops of its kind. The workshop is taught by CSU, Chico Police Department personnel who are certified instructors, and is the only women’s self-defense program ever to be endorsed by the International Association of Campus law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA). It is a twelve-hour workshop that ends with “simulated assault scenarios”, which allows the student to utilize her newly learned skills in a safe training environment, monitored by the instructors.

The workshop is available to students, faculty and staff of CSU, Chico at no charge.

Workshop B: Dec. 6 - Dec. 8, 2005 5pm - 9pm

Location: Yolo Hall Rm#109
Parking available at the Nettleton Stadium Lot.

Please call (530) 898-6512 or e-mail Detective Partika (epartika@csuchico.edu) to reserve a spot. Provide your name, phone number and specify which workshop you wish to attend. Web Site

Archived under Events on November 30, 2005

Diversion Excursion Job Opportunity

Description: DE is the residence hall program where volunteers receive unwanted items during move-out on May 18-19. The DE Coordinator will organize and implement the Diversion Excursion Program. This will include organizing interns/volunteers, research and strategic planning, programmatic implementation and coordination. Additional job functions include attendance of weekly meetings, record keeping, intern recruitment and collaboration, research of funding opportunities, assist with production of pr materials, and outreach to other organizations.

Education: Must be a currently enrolled CSU, Chico student, part-time or full-time.

Compensation: $75.00/mo. (February – May) and 2 units academic credit (Spring 2005).

Coordinator Assistant – $50.00/mo units TBA

Apply: Complete a job application and supplemental questions at the Associated Students Web Site, or call (530) 898-6411/TTD (530) 898-4636. Applications are due by Friday, December 16, 2005 by 5:00pm.

For general questions, contact Gillian Goggin at the AS. Recycling Program, 898-5033 or asrecycle@csuchico.edu. Or contact Luisa Garza at the UHFS Grounds Dept. 898-4039, lgarza2@csuchico.edu

Archived under Opportunities on November 30, 2005

Capital Fellowship Programs

Interested in Government? Check out this amazing opportunity.

The Capital Fellowship Programs (Assembly, Executive, Judicial Administration and Senate Fellowship Programs) are nationally recognized public policy fellowships offering college graduates unique experiences in policy-making and development with California state government. Fellows work as full-time, paid policy assistants to senior executive branch staff, court official, member of the California Assembly and Senate, legislative committees, and other top ranking government officials.

For a brochure stop by the Government Affairs Office BMU 203 or check out the Web Site.

Archived under Opportunities on November 30, 2005

Poverty, Terrorism & Policy Presentation. Dec. 14

On Wednesday evening, December 14 at 7:00pm, former U.S. military intelligence officer, David Dionisi, will discuss his new book, AMERICAN HIROSHIMA, at the Newman Center [just south of campus on the corner of 3rd and Cherry Streets].

American Hiroshima explains how American foreign and economic policy drives poverty and terrorism around the world. He presents this thesis from the perspective of a former U.S. intelligence officer who has seen that military might and unilateralism is exacerbating rather than solving world problems.

This presentation is free and open to the public.

The Peace Institute at California State University, Chico, in cooperation with the Chico chapter of Pax Christi are sponsoring Dionisi’s visit.

Contact Tom Imhoff at 898-4742 for more information or email Imhoff at timhoff@csuchico.edu

Archived under Events on November 30, 2005

Giving Tree Program Continues Through Dec. 14

Share in the spirit of giving this holiday season by donating a gift to a disadvantaged child through the Campus Alcohol & Drug Education Center’s Giving Tree program.

The program collects gifts donated by students, faculty, and staff and distributes them to children from Touchstone Perinatal Program, Northern Valley Catholic Social Service Teen Parent Program, and Family Solutions—three local Chico non-profit agencies.

Anyone may select a child’s name from one of the Giving Trees located in the BMU, Whitney Hall, University Village, Mechoopda Lounge, Esken Lounge, Konkow Embassy, Shasta Hall, or Lassen Hall. Purchase a new gift for the child you have selected and return it unwrapped to the BMU Information Center by Wed., Dec. 14.

This program is sponsored by CADEC and funded in part by the AS Activity Fee Council. For more information, contact CADEC at 898-6450.

Archived under Information on November 30, 2005

University Writing Center Extended Hours

University Writing Center Offers Writing Assistance:

Monday 9 - 6
Tuesday - Thursday 9 - 5
Friday 9 - 3

Students may phone 898-5042 or e-mail OWCStudent@CSUChico.edu for an appointment.

Online Tutoring:

Monday - Thursday 7 - 10:00pm by appointment.

Resources for student writers on the Web Site

Archived under Information on November 30, 2005